Former Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight has been named to Team USA’s roster for World Cup Qualifying.
Knight has enjoyed a lengthy professional career. Most recently, he played for Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico.
Kentucky native Pedro Bradshaw, who played college basketball at Bellarmine, is also on the 12-man roster.
The United States is in a qualifying group with the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Here is a release from USA Basketball:
USA Basketball today announced the 12-man roster and coaching staff for the November 2025 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team, which will play Nicaragua in Managua, Nicaragua, and in College Park, Georgia, on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1, respectively. Tickets for USA-Nicaragua in College Park are available at usab.com/tickets.
The 12 athletes slated to compete for the USA have professional experience in the NBA, NBA G League and internationally with six players having prior USA Basketball experience.
The November 2025 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team includes MarJon Beauchamp, Pedro Bradshaw, Garrison Brooks, Torrey Craig, Kessler Edwards, Kyle Guy, Nate Hinton, Brandon Knight, Jaden Shackelford, Javonte Smart, Jeremiah Tilmon and Ryan Woolridge.
